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ERIC Number: EJ563514
Record Type: CIJE
Publication Date: 1998
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ISSN: ISSN-0360-1277
Humanistic Education in Gerontology--A Case Study Using Narrative.
Gattuso, Suzy; Saw, Celia
Educational Gerontology, v24 n3 p279-85 Apr-May 1998
Undergraduates in occupational therapy and nursing used narratives about older people to explore stereotypes and new metaphors about aging. The narrative approach led to greater clarity about issues, heightened critical awareness, and recognition of personal stereotypes. (SK)
Descriptors: Aging (Individuals), Case Studies, Gerontology, Higher Education, Humanistic Education, Metaphors, Personal Narratives, Stereotypes
Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research
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Language: English
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